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I received a citation for criminal damage after I broke a window at a convenience store using a rock. The estimated repair cost ranges from $250 to $1,000. I haven't spoken further with the store owner or employees, nor have I made any restitution yet. I'm scheduled to appear in court... View More 
answered on Apr 18, 2025
If you have been charged with Criminal Damage as a class 1 misdemeanor, you could face up to six months in jail, 3 years probation, or 4500 fine.
Depending on the facts and your prior criminal history, yes you could get some jail. Usually, on criminal damage cases if you plead guilty and... View More
I was arrested on January 11th, 2025, in Flagstaff, Arizona, for fraud schemes and identity theft, but no charges have been filed. The police seized my phone without a warrant and have refused to release it, claiming they are awaiting a search warrant. It's now February 20th, and I have... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2025
Generally speaking, the State has 7 years to file felony charges. Given that time frame they can keep the phone for the entire seven years. You can make requests that the phone be returned to you. They should have a warrant by now and if they don't, they might not have probable cause to... View More
Sentenced 2017 December 6th to a felony for conspiracy to transport drugs. Non-dangerous, non-repetitive, non-violent offense. I was released on 11/04/2020 and finished Parol in 10/04/2021. I heard that since It was my only offense Ever and it was non dangerous, non violent, non repetitive that I... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
If the charge was out of Arizona, you are correct, and have your automatic restoration of rights under ARS 13-907. You have to make sure the following requirements were met:
1. Non-dangerous offense, defined in ARS 13-704
2. Non-serious offense, defined in ARS 13-706
3. 1st... View More
They also arrested him on identity theft and drugs that were found in the truck. He was on parole for 7 months and started using drugs again and that's his main issue is a drug problem that he needs help with is there any type of program that he could do partial prison sentence then go to a... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
It depends ho many previous probation violations he has had. When someone is sentenced to probation, they are eligible for a sentence of up to 1 year in jail as a term of probation, or, they can be revoked to prison and sentenced under the mandatory sentencing scheme.
While it is possible... View More
HE ALSO REVEALED OUR POTENTIAL STRATEGY TO THE PROCECUTOR AND JUDGE AT OUR LAST COURT HEARING. WHY WOULD HE DO THIS? WHAT CAN I DO?
answered on Dec 16, 2024
A competent lawyer would only refrain from filing a pretrial dismissal or suppression motion for 2 main reasons:
1. There is no good faith argument for making the motion under the current law or arguing for a change in the law. In other words, the motion is unwinnable and has very little... View More
Was pulled over by Scottsdale police for expired tags, passed field sobriety, 0.00 alc. charged with dui anyways.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
It would be considered a prolonged stop under Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348 (2015)--which is very similar to a Terry Stop.
The difference is that while a Terry stop is an initial detention for the purposes of investigating suspected criminal activity, a prolonged stop is one... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
For a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge, the State has several avenues to bring charges against you. One is through personal service via a citation and a release from arrest. The other is through detention, arrest, and a probable cause finding in front of a judge in jail. The 3rd avenue, in... View More
We have been dating since i was 16 and he was 19
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you both are sexually active, yes, your boyfriend could be arrested charged with statutory rape under Arizona law because it seems like he is 24 months older than you.
Unfortunately, there is no defense available for him because your boyfriend more than 24 months older than you.
Walmart falsely accused me accused of stealing and wanted me off the property. I went to court and gotten the shoplifting charge dismissed and received permission to come back. But this one employee must didn’t get the memo and called the police. But as stated before I received permission to... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
It is a defense to trespassing charges that you had permission to be on the premises--if you have proof in the form of texts or a letter that should be sufficient to get the charges dropped.
For the future, you have to go through Walmart corporate process to get written confirmation from... View More
He was arrested on the spot and told he could not return to his apartment that is on the ASU campus. I just want to know his rights and if he should get a public defender.
answered on Oct 30, 2024
While I do not have a copy of your son's lease agreement or the trespass notice in front of me, these documents can be controlling as to whether or not he still has access to his apartment.
Primarily he needs to get in touch with the management to find out if they will enforce the... View More
I skipped but am unsure if I should do anything else. There’s not a report button either. Do I need to verify people are over 18 on this site?
answered on Oct 17, 2024
This is a fairly common situation people run into in the internet age. Sometimes it is an actual minor on an adult web site, other times is a fraudster attempting to extort money from site visitors and frequently it is a police officer posing as a minor working on an undercover task force. As a... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2024
Everyone has a right to an attorney--if they want to pay for it.
If you can't pay for it, you usually just go with whichever contract attorney or public defender is assigned to your case.
Many folks choose to hire a private counsel for a 2nd opinion on a plea offer. Another... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2024
If the case goes to trial and the prosecutor does not realize that the citation or charging document contains the incorrect year -- that is a dismissal at trial.
A skilled defense attorney can find a way to use this. It is common for the prosecutor to realize the "technical... View More
Class 5 felony unlawful distribution of images
answered on Jul 27, 2024
A.R.S. 13-1425 does not have necessarily require a lack of consent in order for someone to be found guilty of unlawful distribution of images.
The main question is if the "victim" had a reasonable expectation of privacy for that image. As a defense you could introduce evidence... View More
He hasn't given me his plea version. The plea packet from the Prosecutor was literally lies they wanted me to plead guilty to
answered on Jul 15, 2024
You can reject the plea deal and ask that your case be set for trial or you can reject the plea deal and ask for an open plea. An open plea is where you are not accepting the plea deal offered by the prosecution but want the judge to consider specific facts and circumstances in assessing your... View More
Are crane unit that was on our record truck? Let's put on another truck about the people arrested. The tow company does not want to allow us to take the crane off And charges a three thousand dollar impound fee. The property was stolen. It was recovered during a raid, and the people are... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're dealing with a complex situation involving stolen property, recovery, and impound fees. Let me break down the key points and offer some suggestions:
1. Property status:
- Your company's vehicle was stolen.
- The vehicle had a crane unit... View More
I do know the person who did it and am willing to press charges against this said individual should the opportunity arise. But I was curious, what form of state punishment would this person receive if they were to be brought up on "voyeurism charges", and if I wanted to sue this person... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
If someone placed a hidden device in your bedroom, you could potentially press charges for voyeurism, a serious invasion of privacy. Voyeurism laws vary by state, but generally, it's considered a criminal offense when someone knowingly invades another person's privacy for sexual... View More
Police report says I was observed consuming alcohol and was not even driving or in possession of keys and no ethyl alcohol in my system can the police lie like that on the police report and a year later initially file charges for Aggravated DUI?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems unusual that you would be charged with Aggravated DUI a year after the incident if you were not driving, did not have keys in your possession, and had no ethyl alcohol in your system at the time. However, laws can vary by jurisdiction, and... View More
How was the subject of a police investigation involving illicit substances four or five years ago in the state of Arizona- my renter was a heroin dealer who got arrested, and they naturally launched an inquiry into me. I was never a drug dealer, but I also was no stranger to shady dealings with... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you were not arrested or charged with any crimes related to the police investigation. If there are no outstanding warrants for your arrest, you should be able to travel without facing legal issues.
However, it's essential to... View More
My ex had recently broken up with me, and I had decided with a friend to drive me to his dorm and egg his room. It was supposed to be like a little April Fools Prank that he was unaware of and to make me feel better about the break up but it went too far. So I broke in by 2 college students letting... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
I understand that you are going through a difficult time after your breakup, but it's important to recognize that your actions were not just a harmless prank. Breaking into someone's room and causing damage to their property is a serious offense that can lead to criminal charges.... View More
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